Palenque National Park

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UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the ancient Maya city of Palenque with its impressive temples and palaces. One of Mexico's most important archaeological sites featuring the Temple of Inscriptions and other significant structures.

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Monuments

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Ball Court

Maya ball court where the ritual ball game was played, important for both sport and religious ceremo…

Palace Complex

Large Maya palace complex featuring courtyards, galleries, and a distinctive four-story tower. Serve…

Temples

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Qorikancha

The smallest but most complete of the Cross Group temples, dedicated to war and the underworld. Cont…

Temple of the Count

Named after explorer Count de Waldeck who lived in it during the 1830s. One of the earliest temples …

Temple of the Cross

One of three temples in the Cross Group, built to commemorate the accession of K'inich Kan Bahlam II…

Temple of the Foliated Cross

Part of the Cross Group complex, dedicated to maize and fertility themes in Maya cosmology. Features…

Temple of the Inscriptions

Famous Maya temple containing the tomb of K'inich Janaab Pakal I, featuring extensive hieroglyphic i…

Temple XIV

Late Classic period temple featuring one of the finest carved panels at Palenque. Depicts royal cere…